New Jersey Education News

There’s a renewed push — from both sides of the aisle — to require N.J. schools to teach cursive handwriting. [Read more]

A large tree branch fell on top of a school bus around 7 a.m. Friday, police said. [Read more]

The university's chief information officer said one high-ranking woman was "too emotional" to get a promotion, the lawsuit alleges. [Read more]

A plan rolled out with almost no advance notice this week drew hundreds of parents to a board of education meeting in Middletown, with most left locked outside the building. [Read more]

In a memo sent to the university community Wednesday, university officials said they were taking a number of steps to cut costs and restrain spending in the coming months. [Read more]

Teachers scheduled to bring 76 students to the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice received a barrage of "denigrating" messages once word about the trip got on social media. [Read more]
The plan also includes relocating hundreds of middle school students to another building. [Read more]

Several school districts are facing cuts that far exceed the promised 3% cap. [Read more]

Rowan's new student center blends ancient design with modern amenities for a unique campus experience. [Read more]

The death of Matthew Rossi has led to calls for new regulations governing school buses transporting special needs students [Read more]

Eleven people are vying for 3 seats in an April 15 election that will be the state's first to allow 16-year-olds to vote [Read more]

The irreplaceable fossils got intercepted in transit and ended up in a landfill in Tennessee, according to the lawsuit. [Read more]
Education Week
School and district leaders will explore strategies to enhance STEM assessment practices across their district, within schools and classrooms. [Read more]
Education Week's Virtual Leadership Symposium 2025 [Read more]
Join this free virtual summit to learn from education leaders, policymakers, and industry experts on the topic of high-impact tutoring. [Read more]
There’s no time to waste when it comes to literacy. Getting intervention right is critical. Learn best practices, tangible examples, and tools proven to improve reading outcomes. [Read more]
Absenteeism rates are growing fast. Join Peter DeWitt and experts to learn how to re-engage students & families. [Read more]
Chronic absenteeism is a signal, not just data. Join us for a webinar on reimagining attendance with research & AI! [Read more]
AI isn't the future, it's NOW! Learn how AI can be effectively used to personalize student learning in K-12. [Read more]
Join us to learn how school leaders are building a trauma-responsive MTSS to support students & improve school outcomes. [Read more]
Join us to explore insights from new research on K–12 student reading—including the major impact of just 15 minutes of daily reading time. [Read more]
Learn how to update school academic integrity guidelines and prepare students for the age of AI. [Read more]